Broadcom, SiRF Lay Down Swords Over GPS Patents

Law360, New York (January 10, 2011, 7:17 PM EST) -- Wireless technology company Broadcom Corp. said Monday that it has resolved a long-running, multifront battle with SiRF Technology Inc., its U.K. parent and several affiliates, settling six suits filed over alleged infringements of GPS, wireless and semiconductor technology patents.

Broadcom and SiRF parent CSR PLC have agreed to resolve all litigation between the parties and their affiliates — including Broadcom subsidiary Global Locate Inc. — pending in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware,...